Russia intercepts 50 drones over Leningrad as Putin's economic forum begins

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Russia intercepted 50 drones over the Leningrad region overnight as President Putin's economic forum, the 'Russian Davos', starts in St.
Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, with drone incidents also reported in Tambov and Luhansk.
Petersburg's airport experienced flight disruptions.

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Russia intercepted 50 drones over the Leningrad region overnight as President Putin's economic forum, the 'Russian Davos', starts in St. Petersburg. Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, with drone incidents also reported in Tambov and Luhansk. St. Petersburg's airport experienced flight disruptions.

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